Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine & Temple Foot and Ankle Institute

What Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine & Temple Foot and Ankle Institute does

Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) is a non-profit podiatric medical school operating as an academic unit within Temple University, where it has been integrated since July 1998. Originally founded in 1963 as the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, the institution is the only school of podiatric medicine directly associated with a major university in the United States. It delivers a four-year Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree program covering lower extremity anatomy, biomechanics, pathology, and surgical treatment, supplemented by post-graduate residency programs in sports medicine, wound care, and reconstructive surgery. The school serves two distinct constituencies: prospective podiatric medical students recruited nationally through structured admissions, open houses, and Admissions 411 informational sessions, and patients receiving specialized foot and ankle care at the on-campus Foot and Ankle Institute — described as the largest podiatric medical treatment facility, with over 40,000 patient visits annually.

The institution's core academic and clinical infrastructure includes the Charles E. Krausz Library (the largest podiatric medical library in the U.S.), the Gait Study Center for biomechanics research, a Standardized Patient Program for clinical training, the Shoe Museum, and the Leonard Abrams Center for Advanced Wound Healing. Clinical training is delivered through rotations at affiliated hospitals, clinics, and private practices within the Temple University Health System. The school operates from a single Philadelphia campus at 148 N. 8th Street — a purpose-built facility opened in 1973 and the first facility ever designed specifically for podiatric medical education.

Revenue is generated through four streams: tuition and fees for the DPM program, clinical services revenue from the Foot and Ankle Institute, continuing medical education (CME) programs for alumni and practicing podiatric professionals, and alumni contributions/donations supporting scholarships and institutional development. Marketing and recruitment are conducted through the institutional website (podiatry.temple.edu), social media (Facebook, Instagram @tuspm_templepodiatry), on-campus events including the annual Experience Podiatric Medicine Day, and earned media features. The institution is fully accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME), recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Name

Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine & Temple Foot and Ankle Institute

Legal name

Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine

Website

https://podiatry.temple.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine is a non-profit podiatric medical school integrated within Temple University, offering a four-year DPM degree and operating the Foot and Ankle Institute — the largest podiatric medical treatment facility with over 40,000 patient visits annually — serving aspiring podiatric physicians and patients in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Podiatric Medical Education

NAICS

Offices of Podiatrists (621391), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Foot & Ankle (HLAKALAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Podiatry & Foot/Ankle Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAL)

Keywords

• Podiatric medical education
• Foot and ankle care
• Podiatry residency training
• Wound care services
• Clinical biomechanics research

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition and fees for the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree program.
2. Clinical Services Revenue: Revenue generated through the Foot and Ankle Institute's clinical operations serving over 40,000 patient visits annually, providing foot and ankle medical and surgical care to the community.
3. Continuing Medical Education (CME): Revenue from CME Programs offered to alumni and practicing podiatric professionals.
4. Alumni Contributions and Donations: Fundraising through the Alumni/Give section supporting scholarships and institutional development.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine delivers a four-year Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree program emphasizing lower extremity anatomy, biomechanics, surgical techniques, and patient care, together with post-graduate residency programs and clinical rotations across the Temple University Health System. The Foot and Ankle Institute functions as the school's primary clinical training facility and patient care operation, handling more than 40,000 patient visits annually. Supporting offerings include continuing medical education (CME) programs for practicing podiatrists, the Charles E. Krausz Library, the Gait Study Center, the Standardized Patient Program, and the Shoe Museum.

Product overview

Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) operates as a specialized educational and clinical institution rather than a software product company. It offers a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree program as its core educational product, supplemented by residency programs, clinical rotations, and research facilities. The Foot and Ankle Institute serves as the primary clinical training facility with over 40,000 annual patient visits. Additional offerings include the Charles E. Krausz Library (the largest podiatric medical library in the US), Standardized Patient Program, Gait Study Center, and the Shoe Museum. The institution focuses on educating podiatric physicians through comprehensive medical education combining classroom instruction with hands-on clinical training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) Program Four-year professional degree program educating students in podiatric medicine and surgery, covering lower extremity anatomy, biomechanics, pathology, and treatment modalities. Designed for aspiring podiatric physicians preparing for licensure and post-graduate medical education.
• Foot and Ankle Institute Clinical Services Comprehensive foot and ankle medical and surgical care delivered to patients in the Philadelphia region, with over 40,000 patient visits annually. Services include foot and ankle care, surgical treatment, wound care, diabetic foot care, sports medicine, and biomechanics assessment.
• Podiatric Residency Programs Post-graduate residency training programs allowing DPM graduates to specialize in sports medicine, wound care, or reconstructive surgery, including the Temple University Hospital Podiatric Surgical Residency Program.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programs Continuing education programs offered to alumni and practicing podiatric professionals to support ongoing professional development and licensure requirements.
• Shoe Museum Educational exhibit featuring approximately 1,000 shoes across 14 exhibits, showcasing historical footwear and its relationship to foot health.
• Leonard Abrams Center for Advanced Wound Healing Specialized center within the Foot and Ankle Institute providing advanced wound healing care and treatment, directed by Dr. James McGuire.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40,000 patient visits annually through the Foot and Ankle Institute

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Temple UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1963TUSPM is directly integrated with Temple University. Originally established as the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine in 1963, it became part of Temple University's academic portfolio and was integrated into the Temple University Health System in July 1998. This integration provides students access to all Temple University facilities and clinical training opportunities through the university health system.
• Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPME is the professional institutional accrediting agency for podiatric medical education, recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. TUSPM is fully accredited by CPME at 11400 Rockville Pike, Suite 220, Rockville, MD 20852.
• Temple University Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTUSPM is fully integrated with the Temple University Health System, providing students with clinical rotations through various facets of the health system. The Foot and Ankle Institute serves as a cornerstone of the community, offering comprehensive care and practical training for students.
• Affiliated Hospitals, Clinics, and Private PracticesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTUSPM students engage in hands-on clinical experiences through rotations at affiliated hospitals, clinics, and private practices, providing diverse patient care settings for training.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Temple University Health System: Parent clinical enterprise that houses TUSPM and supports its Foot and Ankle Institute and clinical rotations; not a peer but the operational ecosystem within which TUSPM's clinical and educational mission executes.

Direct peers

• Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University: Accredited DPM college within a multi-disciplinary health sciences university; direct analog combining podiatric education with an on-campus clinical training facility.
• Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine: A long-established accredited DPM program within a public university system; competes head-to-head with TUSPM for prospective podiatry students and faculty.
• New York College of Podiatric Medicine: One of the nine accredited U.S. podiatric medical schools; independent institution focused on DPM training and an associated foot and ankle clinical center.
• Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine at Midwestern University: Accredited DPM program embedded in a multi-program health sciences university; operates a comparable didactic-plus-clinical training structure for the lower extremity.
• Samuel Merritt University College of Podiatric Medicine: Accredited DPM program based in Oakland, CA; competes for applicants and operates its own foot and ankle clinical training, mirroring TUSPM's model.
• Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine: One of the other accredited U.S. podiatric medical schools offering the DPM degree with a clinical training component; directly competes for applicants against TUSPM.
• Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine: An accredited DPM-granting program within a multi-specialty health sciences university; comparable dual mission of podiatric education plus clinical service lines.
• Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) School of Podiatric Medicine: Accredited podiatric medical school within a larger osteopathic health sciences institution; competes for applicants and offers DPM clinical training at affiliated sites.
• Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine: An accredited California-based DPM program with interprofessional training and clinical rotations; comparable scope of DPM education plus foot and ankle clinical services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/temple.podiatry
• Instagraminstagram.com/tuspm_templepodiatry
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tuspm

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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